While everyone was struggling with whether Kyle Larson should be granted an exemption, most drivers insisted that the No. 5 car should also be approved. On the other hand, there were drivers like Joey Logano, who was neutral about Larson’s exemption and said, “This is a delicate issue. There is no clear answer to that. ” Some drivers, like Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick, were quite open about their opinions.
However, Harvick seems confused because, although he was in favor of the No. 5 exemption, he doesn’t like the general exemption system.
Kevin Harvick is on waiver for “anything or everything“
Harvick previously voiced his support for Kyle Larson’s decision to compete in the Indy 500 on the podcast “Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour,” saying, “I love all the competitors more than anything, and I love the fact that Kyle Larson is in the Indy 500.
The 500 has started. I think he should get an exemption.” Still, he was not mincing words about his disdain for NASCAR’s handling of exemptions, saying, “I don’t like the exemption system. […] I hate the exemption system. […] In my opinion, the exemption thing is completely wrong.”
But Harvick continued to question the system, questioning the fairness and consistency of NASCAR’s decision-making. “It’s time to have a conversation about whether exemptions are right, right?” I think when you look at the points that Kyle Larson has he missed a race he’s still second in the points he’s still in the championship hunt.”
While the former SHR driver recognizes that injuries and other unforeseen issues can prevent a driver from racing, he questions the fairness of the waiver system, emphasizing consistency in participation. He said, “You’re if you’re sick or injured or and you can’t get in a car to start the race it’s terrible luck it’s terrible timing it’s a terrible situation.
But is it still fair to the guy that’s put in the whole body of work that’s made it to every race and been there every week with his team to be able to succeed uh by be by being there every week?”
He also reflected on a previous situation from 2015, raising concerns about the waiver granted to Kyle Busch, during which Harvick finished second in the Cup Series championship standings.
The former SHR driver shared his thoughts, suggesting a deeper look into the implications and fairness of such decisions. “Kyle Busch won the championship we finished second we had the dominant year and got beat by a guy who missed eight races seven races whatever that was. I don’t know if that’s fair.
I don’t know if I thought it was okay at first, but as time goes on, it seems like you get waivers for almost everything. I think if you have enough points, you should be able to compete for the championship, just like Kyle (Larson) misses a race because he had a great season. “
Kevin Harvick supports Kyle Larson’s waiver because he brought attention to motorsports and NASCAR, but still believes we need a clear, transparent system with firm policies and strong leadership. Kevin Harvick calls for stronger leadership in NASCAR
Kevin Harvick supports Kyle Larson’s waiver because he brought attention to motorsports and NASCAR, but still believes we need a clear, transparent system with firm policies and strong leadership.
